Tag Archives: Taoism

Practicing my Short Yang (Tai Chi form) this morning, I was struck by the many modifications, some subtle, some not, that my form had gone through over the years. Those changes had become even more apparent several years ago, when … Continue reading →

Some days it seems like the best course of action is just to shut the alarm clock, roll to the other side and go back to sleep. For years my approach for “having a bad day,” was to try and … Continue reading →

Two fun Taoism tales to share: Happy Fish Zhuangzi and Huizi were strolling along the dam of the Hao Waterfall when Zhuangzi said, “See how the minnows come out and dart around where they please! That’s what fish really enjoy!” … Continue reading →

Over the past few weeks, in between reading fiction, I have been enjoying The Tao of Pooh, a lovely little 1982 book by Benjamin Hoff, depicting Taoism via the eyes of Pooh Bear. In it, in a chapter titled The … Continue reading →